�Quality of life in families of children with disabilities� (original) (raw)

Quality of life (QL) in families with children who have disabilities is typically viewed as compromised, yet quantifiable data on this subject remains scarce. This study engaged parents of children attending special schools in Ulm, facilitating a cross-sectional analysis of their perspectives on the QL within their families. Emphasizing the emotional stability of children, the results indicated lower QL ratings for families with children with disabilities in comparison to their counterparts without disabilities. Significant correlations were found regarding the emotional stability of the disabled child and the overall QL ratings of family members. The findings challenge existing assumptions about family dynamics in such contexts and suggest further investigation into emotional factors affecting QL.